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- Sleeps 2/4 people
- Completely refurbished to a luxury standard over winter 2003/4
- Elegant duplex within 19th century town house.
- Private 16th century stone tower with panoramic views of Uzes and surrounding countryside.
- Large double bedroom with twin or super king bed option, and ensuite shower room.
- Open plan kitchen and living room area with sofa bed.
- Central heating
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Set on a small quiet triangle, this elegant town house is built of the pale yellow stone typical of Uzes. Whilst the fa็ade was built in the 19th century, the unique feature of this property is its 16th century stone tower, whose foundations date back to the 12th century .
To enter the property you open the huge old wooden portal, and enter the tower from the passageway. A flight of well worn stone steps brings you up to the first floor.
Enter into a wonderful high ceilinged living room with its two west-facing windows that overlook Place Austerlitz and down a paved lane to Place Aux Herbes, the main market square of Uzes. The living room is very comfortable with a table and chairs, window seats, and two sofas, one of which is a sofa bed.
The fitted kitchen, elegant with stone counters, is to the rear of the living area through a stone arch. The kitchen is very well equipped with oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, and a large refrigerator.
A flight of stairs takes you up to the bedroom, again with two large windows overlooking Place Austerlitz. The bed can be arranged either as twin beds, or as a superking sized double bed. The ensuite bathroom has a large powerful shower, basin and toilet.
Continue up the winding stone staircase of the tower and you come out onto your private terrace with its magnificent 360 degree panoramic view of Uzes and the surrounding countryside. It's a perfect place for a morning coffee and croissant, a light lunch and a glass of chilled rose wine, early evening drinks as the sun goes down, or late night star gazing after a pleasant dinner out.
If the two apartments are booked together, there is an access from the bedroom of the duplex apartment onto the terrace of the apartment at the foot of the staircase. Thus the two lodgings can be connected internally, or you can connect externally using the stone tower and keeping the access separate to each part. It provides a flexible accommodation for up to 6 or 7 people.
Parking can sometimes be found by the house, but more usually is about 100 yards away in a public parking area. Or if you prefer we can arrange for you to have garaged parking 10 minutes away.
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Begin in the central Place Aux Herbes, the core of Uzes life for centuries. Cafes spill out from beneath the arcades of this glorious square, complete with a fountain and shady plane trees. A local market is held here each Wednesday morning, and the large market, renowned throughout the region, takes over the whole town every Saturday.
From Place Aux Herbes, small lanes spread out like mishapen spokes of a cartwheel to the circular boulevard, each lined with small stores and restaurants. Special events are held in Uzes throughout the year festivals of truffles, garlic, wine, plants, silk, books, and antiques. The excellent festival of modern dance, and the delightful Nuites Musicales dUzes (musical nights) take place in July. In August there is lots of excitement with the bulls running through the streets during the Fete Votive.
For children, the Haribo sweets factory and the Musee 1900 du Train et du Jouet are highly enjoyable visits.
Uzes has a rich history dating from the Romans who built an aqueduct from the source of the Eure river at Uzes, then called Ucetia, to supply water to Nimes. The incredible Pont du Gard, part of this aquaduct, should not be missed. Following the Romans, the bishops ruled Uzes until the 11th century, when Uzes became the first duchy of France, and a long period of conflict between the dukes and the clergy ensued throughout the centuries. The Duchy is open to the public, as are the 17th Cathedrale St. Theodorit, and 12th century Tour Fenestrelle. The Jardin Medievale with its myriad ancient herbs provides an aromatic pause in the sightseeing.
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| Gas fired central heating
Gas hob and electric oven
Microwave oven
Fridge freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine and dryer
Television
Video/DVD player
CD player
wifi Internet access
Private tower with 360 panoramic views, table and chairs for outdoor dining
Minimum 3 nights and no maximum stay
No fixed arrival day
Welcome pack
Linens and towels included
Cleaning service available
Prefer no dogs
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